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GlossaryHistiocytes

immune cells in tissues that engulf foreign substances

Histiocytes are a type of immune cell found in tissues throughout the body. They play a crucial role in the body's defense system by engulfing and digesting foreign substances, bacteria, and dead or damaged cells. These cells are part of the mononuclear phagocyte system and include macrophages and dendritic cells, which are essential for initiating immune responses and maintaining tissue homeostasis.

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research An Erythematous Plaque With Overlying Alopecia on the Scalp of a Child: Diagnosis

September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology”

The child was diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis.

research Antigen Presenting Cells in the Skin of a Patient with Hair Loss and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

9 citations , September 2009 in “PubMed”

Antigen presenting cells around hair follicles are crucial in SLE-related hair loss.

Pustular Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Minoxidil

research Pustular Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Minoxidil

17 citations , May 1998 in “Contact Dermatitis”

Minoxidil can cause pustular allergic reactions on skin.

Alopecia in Rhesus Macaques Correlates with Immunophenotypic Alterations in Dermal Inflammatory Infiltrates Consistent with Hypersensitivity Etiology

research Alopecia in Rhesus Macaques Correlates with Immunophenotypic Alterations in Dermal Inflammatory Infiltrates Consistent with Hypersensitivity Etiology

23 citations , January 2010 in “Journal of Medical Primatology”

Hair loss in Rhesus macaques may be caused by a skin allergy-related condition.

Follicular Mucinosis Associated with Pregnancy

research Follicular Mucinosis Associated with Pregnancy

1 citations , June 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Pregnancy can trigger follicular mucinosis, which may resolve after delivery.

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